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May 22, 1947:

Twilla WADE of Perrin has returned from Littlefield.

Mr. and Mrs. J.L. BROWN of Perrin visited Dallas.

Mrs. W.C. MASK of Perrin returned from visiting her daughter in Raton NM.

Miss Gladys FERGUSON and Mr. Joe SHOWN were united in marriage May 14, 1947, at the Church of Christ in Seymour.

The Jacksboro High student sponsors entertained the senior class with a prom after the junior-senior banquet. The canteen was arranged for a Mexican fiesta. Guests included the juniors, seniors, canteen members, faculty, and friends. Punch and cookies were served through-out the evening.



 

May 29, 1947:

Jacksboro Elementary 8th grade commencement--Salutatorian...Katherine LITTLE; Valedictorian...Carolyn SHAW on May 29 in the High School Auditorium at 8:00 PM.

Jacksboro High School Commencement exercises in the auditorium on May 30th at 8:00 pm: Salutatorian...Joan SEWELL; Valedictorian...Tommy WOOD.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. R. R. HOOTEN, a daughter, May 16, named Laura Lee.

Born to Dearl KING, a son, May 29, named Larry Lee.

The Ides TURNER home in Perrin was set on fire early Tuesday morning, May 20, when struck by lightening. The radio and other furnishings were damaged. Just a short time ago the house was papered and painted on the inside.

Marriage Licenses to:

Robert Earl SHARPTON and Louise WHITSITT
James D. CONWAY and Sylvia Lavern RHOADES
Marvin C. CORBIN and Bernice HARGIS
Charles H. CONNER and Bonnie Jean AVANTS


June 5, 1947:

This week the Gazette begins its 68th year of continuous publication. During the first week of June, 1880, hte first issue was put out in the Springdale Community, and in November of the same year it was brought to Jacksboro. In 1919 it was consolidated with the Jacksboro News.

Mr. and Mrs. Alf SEWELL of Arlington are visiting relatives here.

Mrs. Oscar SIMPSON has returned from a visit with her sister in Arkansas.

Jack LITTLE has returned home from Denton.

Gerald MOORE is visiting his sister in Weatherford.

Mrs. K. L. BUCKNER of Midland is visiting her mother, Mrs. J. T. ROBINSON.

Roy DERRICK pf Breckenridge visited his mother here Wednesday.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. William THRASHER, a daughter, named Glenda Kaye.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln SYRUS, twin sons, named Larry Dee and Garry Lee.

Barbara HULL of Wizard Wells has been visiting her grandparents in Mineral Wells.

Bill and Warren SCARBER of Gainesville visited Wizard Wells.

Albert BROWNLEE and family have returned from a trip to Chicago.

E. A. SWIFT is at Fort Worth with his brother who is very ill.

New records on sale were: "New Fort Worth Rag" by Bill body; "Jack, You'Re Dead" by Louis Jordan; "Can You Look Me in the Eyes" by Ink Spots; "Poppa, Don't Preach to Me" bu Dinah Shore; and "Midnight Masquerade" by Frankie Carle.

 


June 12, 1947:

Miss Joyce Evelyn Bennett and Mrs. Troy L. Gregg of Jacksboro were united im mariage at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Orton Bennett Jr. of Bryson, June 4, at 4:30 pm by Reverend N. Engle-breecht. Those present besides the bride's parents were her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Orton Bennett, Sr., her younger brother, Jerry Pat, and Miss Marthan Lon Blagg. The bride wore a navy blue sheer dress with white accessories and a corsage of white hardenias. She is an honor graduate of Bryson High School. They will make their home in Jacksboro.

Mrs. J. M. Johnson, 78, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Earl Johnson, at Perrin, at 12:25 pm Friday, June 6, 1947.

Marriage Licenses:

Joe Carter and Billy Joan Evans
Eura Lee Henderson and Hettie Jane Withrow
Adrian N. Ellis and Lenna Belle Hoffman
Luther Glen Prunty and Dorothy V. Dodson
Lester Herbert Acree and Oma Lee Draper
Troy Lee Gregg and Joyce Evelyn Bennett
Orian Edward Voyles and Peggy Jane Fry
Ernie L. Downs and Marie Roscoe
Luther D. Dobbs and Mary Odell Mahan
Norman M. Horn and Gertie Rogers

 


June 19, 1947:

Kenneth FlorenceUSN, is stationed in San Deigo, California.

Robert Ellis is in Case Grande, Mexico, doing photography and painting.

Mr. Norman Horn, son of Mr. Ed Horn of Bryson and Miss Jackie Rodgers were married Friday morning, June 6, at the county court house in Jacksboro, after having made the journey from Muskogee< Oklahoma, where both reside.They will continue to make their home in Muskogee where Mr. Horn is engaged in the construction business.

Tom Stephens of Jacksboro, spent the weekend in the H. D. Lemond home.
   

Kenneth Schmittou was chosen as one of the state's all-star basketball players in Fort Worth last week.

Mrs. C. C. Stark has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Otis Epps, and family at Frazier.

Sherrill Vincent and family of Fort Worth were weekend visitors here with home folks.

Mrs. Fred Gladden of California has been visiting Mrs. Mabel Gladden.       

 


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